I have taken my 2023 Honda Ridgeline into dealer service 4 times for an engine knocking noise. Dealer techs have said noise is abnormal but Honda tech says it is ok and safe to drive. The engine noise is getting louder. I hope it’s not the rod bearings.
2023 Honda Ridgeline: engine knocking or ticking
6 of the 133 complaints about the 2023 Honda Ridgeline describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel was loose, and the vehicle became difficult to control. The contact stated that there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched and was made aware of a recall; however, the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Ridgeline. The contact The contact stated he experienced knocking in the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an air compressor failure; however, the issue persisted. The contact also stated another issue is the rearview camera displayed a distorted image. The contact also experienced loss of steering control with the vehicle pulling to the right. intermittently veering towards The contact associated the issues with the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers 24V321000 (Back Over Prevention) and 24V184000 (Steering) The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for these issues. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
The connecting rod bearing in cylinder one broke causing catastrophic engine failure. It has been inspected by a Honda dealer. The check engine light started flashing after the rod broke making me lose power in the vehicle at an intersection.
Engine had complete loss of power and loud knocking noise.
Engine knock noticed right after oil change, prominent metal on metal sound under load, it’s more pronounced and easier to hear at low speeds. The vehicle only has 34,000 miles and 2 years old. Took to Honda Dealership in Staunton VA(Valley CMA Honda) and they are still diagnosing(for 4 weeks now) but told me so far that it’s coming from the location where oil pan is and main bearing. So it’s very likely a serious engine issue. Very disappointing and frustrating situation that vehicle is only 2 years old with 34,000 miles and already having a serious engine issue.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the auto idle stop feature engages, the vehicle...
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- Dealer Message
- MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power
- The MIL flashes and vehicle will not accelerate, low power
- Service NewsDue to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American...
- Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2023 Honda Ridgeline knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?
6 of 133 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda Ridgeline (5%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2017.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2023 Honda Ridgeline?
There are 0 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2023 Honda Ridgeline
Headlights 41Check engine light 9Loss of power 8Ball joint 6Door locks 5
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